CRISPY CHICKEN

The chicken pieces are coated with parmesan and breadcrumbs, then sprinkled with grated cheddar, and baked until crisp .the finished dish is crunchy, deliciously rich, and equally good served hot or cold.

Serves 4 

Ingredients 

1 large egg

1 tsp dry mustard

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

4 skinless chicken quarters

1 ½ tbs all purpose flour

6 tbs dried bread crumbs]

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp herbs De Provence

1/4 cup butter

 ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese 

Preparation 

1.       Beat together the egg, mustard, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken in flour, then the egg mixture. Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and herbs and press on to the chicken, chili uncovered for at least 1 hour.

2.        Melt the butter and little to brush the inside of an ovenproof dish. Arrange the chicken in the dish, sprinkle with the cheddar, and drizzle with the remaining butter.

3.        Bake the chicken in a preheated 180 c oven for 40 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden brown and the flesh feels tender when pierced.

4.       Serve hot or cold.